Social Networking Tools in Higher Education

Recent advancements in technology and the ability to integrate those technologies into classrooms have led to more frequent use of social networking tools in the delivery of online instruction.

Social networking tools may be an attractive option for the delivery of online instruction because their built-in features might foster collaboration more efficiently.

However, before adopting a technology tool, online instructors should evaluate the tool's strengths and limitations.

Write one page onyour position on the use of social networking tools in higher education. Justify your position with support from the Learning Resources and scholarly literature.

Then, explain two instructional design considerations that an online instructor should keep in mind for incorporating social networking tools into the online classroom.